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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,072.81, 248,204.12 and 127,702.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,072.81, 248,204.12 and 127,702.26 is: 176,018.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,072.81 : 248,204.12 = 127,702.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,072.81/248,204.12 = 127,702.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,072.81x = 248,204.12 × 127,702.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,072.81x = 31,696,226,426.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,696,226,426.80/180,072.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,018.95

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